Art / BS9 Arts Trail
14 venues across Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym to host BS9 Arts Trail
Returning to 14 studio spaces and group venues in Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym on the weekend of June 6-7, this year’s BS9 Arts Trail will be featuring 86 participating artists.
As ever, the event will showcase a startling breadth of talent in painting, sculpture, ceramics, crafts and jewellery-making, with pieces on sale ranging from £3-£3,000+.
The trail is easily accessible, and replete with cafés, toilets, bus routes and free parking.
Winter Light, the Orangery, Dyrham Park, by Chris Dye – photo: courtesy of the artist
Art fans working their way around are encouraged to collect stamps from every venue they visit; those with six or higher will be eligible to enter a draw to win original, locally produced artworks.
Amongst the donated prizes are an etching from Michelle Hinshelwood, a sculpture by Lisa Sacks, and watercolours painted by Olga van Rijswijck and Chris Dye.
The Bathtub by Safa Aslam – photo: courtesy of the artist
Michelle Rose is a partner at VWV, who are sponsoring this year’s event. “We are delighted to support the BS9 Arts Trail again”, she enthuses.
“It’s a fantastic celebration of creativity, community and talent, bringing people together and showcasing Bristol’s artistic energy.”
Poppies on Golden Ground by Nancy Chambers – photo: courtesy of the artist
The BS9 Arts Trail is at multiple venues across Henleaze, Stoke Bishop & Westbury-on-Trym on June 6-7 (10am-5pm daily). For more information and a downloadable trail map, visit www.bs9arts.co.uk.
Main photo: Paul Tomlinson (‘West Bay’
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